Boise, CA
$600,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
7 FedEx Ground Routes - Boise, ID - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale – Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
17 FedEx Ground Routes - Spokane, WA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Spokane, CA
$1,200,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Spokane, WA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Spokane, CA
$550,000
Turnkey Preschool with Real Estate | 122-License | Major Upside
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
$2,850,000
Growing and Well-Established Electrical Contracting Business
San Jose, CA
$12,000,000
Established Merchant Services Company- Profitable & Scalable Business
Marina Del Rey, CA
$3,300,000
Cypress Pool Service Route for Sale
Orange County, CA
$52,000
El Dorado Hills Pool Service Route for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Customer Service Software Company
California
$1,500,000
Award-Winning Silicon Valley Restaurant & Bar; $2 million Sales
San Mateo County, CA
$350,000
Great Franchise Opportunity For A Well Known Brand
Fullerton, CA
$1,300,000
Professionally Managed Highly Profitable Indoor Grow & Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$9,995,000
B2B Robotics Franchise w National Accounts!
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Subway restaurant for sale
West Covina, CA
$275,000
Sushi Restaurant
Indio, CA
$150,000
Timothy Haves
Petroleum Realty Group ®
Serving Orange County, CA
The Petroleum Realty Group ® specializes in the sale and purchase of gas stations and convenience stores and has quickly risen to become the premier Gas Station, Car wash and alternative fuel advisor in California. Born out of the Corporate services world, the Petroleum Realty Group was formed to provide professional advice to an industry sector that has hitherto suffered from inconsistencies and mistrust. Buying or selling a Gas Station and Car Wash is no different from any other large capital transaction. Our clients are seeking an industry expert who not only knows the intricacies of the business but who can guild them through the financial implications and legal ramifications associated Gas Stations and Car Washes. With over a billion dollars of transactions over the past 10 years our success speaks for itself. We have eliminated the guess work from buying or selling gas stations and car washes by keeping and maintaining an extensive database of owners and operators in California. Every transaction is recorded and used to aid our evaluation process. If you are looking for Gas Station for Sale in California or through out the states please call us or bisit our web site WWW.Petroleumrealtygroup.com Membership to the group is limited to those Brokers who are 100% devoted to the Gas Station business, have experience in both fuel distribution and marketing and have the ability to analyze complicated financial and environmental documentation.
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Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Successful Olive Oil Farm and Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Templeton, CA
$2,150,000
Balloon & Party Supply Distributer
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
37 year old profitable Retail Pharmacy in Sherman Oaks/Valley Village
Valley Village, CA
$185,000
Well Established Welding Shop
Vernon, CA
$350,000
High-Volume Asian Grocery Market for Sale in Prime Temple City
Temple City, CA
$980,000
An Ideal Japanese & Ramen eatery for a Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Rare opportunity Japanese Sushi & Ramen Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Fully equipped with great traffic count
$110,000
Norwalk, CA
B2B Packaging Manufacturer – $1.66M Revenue, $256K DE
Riverside County, CA
$685,000
Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Marin County, CA
$350,000
Japanese Ramen & Sushi
Orange County, CA
$450,000
6 days open Japanese Sushi Bar
Los Angeles County, CA
$200,000
Travel Agency specializes in customized Latin American Trips
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Established boba shop for sale in Buena Park!
Buena Park, CA
$180,000
Candy Vault & Arcade
Sonora, CA
$199,000
Growing Dry Cleaning operation in resilient up-market district
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Hospice Agency in South CA for sale $430K
Glendale, CA
$430,000
Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Electric Motorcycle Dealer
$150,000
Costa Mesa, CA
Established Med Spa in Burbank, CA
Burbank, CA
$425,000
Premium Dog Hiking Business w/ Van, Clients, Brand & Major Scalability
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
11 FedEx Linehaul Routes- Salt Lake City, UT -Seller & Vehicle Finance
Salt Lake City, CA
$2,600,000
5 FedEx Linehaul Routes- Salt Lake City, UT - Seller & Vehicle Finance
Salt Lake City, CA
$900,000
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Burbank Location!
Burbank, CA
$350,000
Wonderful Mediterranean restaurant for sale with ABC & Tobacco licens
Glendale, CA
$180,000
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
High Volume and Profitable Mountain Mike's Pizza Business for Sale
California
$1,100,000
yazan ibrahim
First American Brokers
Serving Placer County, CA
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San Diego Coin Laundry – $375K – 45 Washers / 20 Dryers
San Diego, CA
$375,000
Southwest Riverside County EA Firm for Sale
Menifee, CA
$199,000
Turnkey Kitchen and Mediterranean
$49,000
Carson, CA
Lake Forest EA Firm for Sale
Lake Forest, CA
$110,000
Charcoal BBQ Restaurant for Sale Near Famous Fat Ding Plaza
Monterey Park, CA
$180,000
Show-Stopping Ent. & Event Planning Service with Secured Contracts
San Diego County, CA
$340,000
Indian Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location Merced County
Merced, CA
$265,000
The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego
San Diego, CA
$328,000
Store-less Flower Shop with 10+ Years Operation
Los Angeles, CA
$15,000
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
